Case Study: Spinal Cord Reconstruction Surgery for Spinal Cord Injury

Patient Information

• Name: Ebrahim Mohamed
• Date of Birth: August 31, 1983
• Gender: Male
• Country of Origin: Bahrain

Diagnosis and Chief Complaints

• Spinal cord injury following a traffic accident on June 27, 2015, presenting with movement disorder, loss of motor function and sensation in legs, and loss of bladder and bowel control.

Pre-Treatment Condition

• General physical condition above the level of injury was relatively good.
• Muscle strength: Arms (5/5), Legs (0/5)
• Muscle tone: Decreased in legs
• Sensation: Absent below T5
• Anus reflex: Absent

Treatment and Interventions
Ebrahim Mohamed underwent a comprehensive treatment program at Beijing Puhua International Hospital, which included:

1. Spinal Cord Reconstruction Surgery (November 9, 2015):

   • Intra-spinal surgical exploration via posterior-medial approach
   • Surgical repair of the spinal cord

2. Post-Operative Management:

   • Fluid infusion and infection prevention
   • Nerve nutrition therapy
   • Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
   • Physical rehabilitation training

3. Neural Growth Factor Therapy (November 17, 2015):

   • Lumbar puncture for targeted delivery of neural growth factors

4. Bedsore Repair (November 19, 2015)

Post-Treatment Progress
Following the completion of the treatment program, Ebrahim Mohamed experienced significant improvements in his condition:

• Enhanced sensation in legs
• Improved strength in upper limbs and trunk
• Increased optimism regarding recovery and potential regain of motor function in legs

Prior to discharge, Ebrahim Mohamed contributed to a video sharing his positive early results, encouraging others with similar conditions.

Patient Satisfaction
Mr. Ebrahim Mohamed expressed high satisfaction with the treatment and care he received at Beijing Puhua International Hospital.

Disclaimer: This case study is based on the provided information and represents one patient's experience. Individual results may vary.